Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Baltimore Appellate Judge Reverses $37 Million Jury Award for Wrongful Death
A Baltimore appellate judge reversed a $37 million judgment in a wrongful death case, according to an article by CNN. This case stems from a 2016 standoff that ended with police officers killing a 23-year-old woman and wounding her five-year-old son. After a jury trial, the woman’s family and estate won a large award…. Read More »
Wrongful Death of Police Officer Imprisons Maryland Man for 195 Years
A Maryland man received a 195-year prison sentence for his role in essentially causing the wrongful death of a police officer in a Prince George’s County shooting, reported WTOP. In March 2016, the 25-year-old Maryland man went to a police station in Landover. He took up a position with a .40-caliber pistol and began… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Wrongful Death & Survival Actions in Maryland?
When a third party acts negligently and causes the death of another person, Maryland state law allows the deceased person’s family to file a wrongful death or survival action. In both cases, surviving family members file a lawsuit on behalf of their deceased loved one. But there are actually subtle differences between these two… Read More »
Maryland Wrongful Death Lawsuit Leads to $1.67 Million in Damages
A Maryland jury awarded a Maryland widow $1.67 million in damages in a wrongful death lawsuit, reported The Daily Record. The verdict arrived this September in the Harford County Circuit Court — more than three years after a 57-year-old man died from gastrointestinal issues. This case originated back in 2014. In late February of… Read More »
What are the Boundaries of Wrongful Death Actions in Maryland?
Wrongful death is a subsection of personal injury law that allows family members to recover compensation for the loss of a loved one. In Maryland, specifically, wrongful death actions generally address the death of a spouse, minor child, parent or dependent adults. If the surviving family members meet specific conditions, they may be able… Read More »
Wrongful Death Possible in Maryland Football Player’s Demise
The prospect of a wrongful death lawsuit looms large in the aftermath of a Maryland University football player’s demise from heatstroke, reported The Baltimore Sun. On May 29th, the 19-year-old football player was participating in preseason practices with his teammates. He struggled to finish a set of conditioning drills consisting of 10 long sprints…. Read More »
Maryland Transportation Authority Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) just paid out $900,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that stemmed from a high-speed chase, reported The Baltimore Sun. The incident in question occurred in December 2015. At that time, MTA police officers attempted to stop a Hagerstown man near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Kane Street… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dropped After Maryland Federal Court Decision
A Maryland court ruled that the language of an insurance policy specifically excluded wrongful death stemming from criminal conduct, according to an unpublished decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In terms of background, this case began in 2010 with the tragic death of a female college senior. On May… Read More »
Surviving Family Members in Maryland Wrongful Death Actions
When a third party is responsible for the wrongful death of a loved one in Maryland, surviving family members can pursue legal action in court. If the surviving family members meet all requirements, they may recover compensation in proportion to the injury caused. There are two types of damages in a Maryland wrongful death… Read More »
3 Key Limitations on Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Maryland
Wrongful death is a legal mechanism that allows surviving family members to seek compensation for the death of a loved one. Classified under personal injury law, wrongful death actions require the surviving family members to prove negligence in order to obtain compensation. In addition to the standard requirements for any lawsuit based on negligence,… Read More »
